The one-week mechanical summer school, aimed at PhD students, postdocs, and early career academics, will be hosted by the UK Metamaterial Network and the University of Southampton. This program will cover various modeling aspects of mechanical metamaterials through engaging minicourses, hands-on projects, and insightful standalone lectures. Participants will gain insight into the foundations of mechanical metamaterials and explore the latest ideas and applications.

The UK Metamaterials Network’s Early Careers Conference’s mission is to breakdown barriers between industry and academia in the early careers metamaterials community. The conference aims to promote and embed a culture of collaboration and entrepreneurship within the UK metamaterials community, by developing a mutual understanding of the challenges, barriers and opportunities for technology adoption and upskilling future leaders in the field. Through the development and support of future leaders in metamaterials the conference with help to ensure the sustainability of a vibrant UK metamaterials ecosystem.